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Global food delivery growth and Delivery Hero takeover

7 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Delivery Hero reduces interest margin on $1.332 billion loan

The food delivery sector continues to show resilience, with US platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats expanding into grocery and SNAP assistance services. In Europe, Delivery Hero is navigating a significant transition am

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Alphabet/Tesla AI spending and EU AI gigafactory race

21 clusters · 423 sources · last updated

Latest: Europe must develop sovereign AI to protect strategic autonomy, warns ECB President Lagarde

Alphabet is expanding its footprint in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Following reports of Q2 2026 revenue growth driven by Google Cloud, the company has begun directly monetizing its Tensor Processing Unit

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Global back-to-school trends: spending, wellness, and prep

10 clusters · 121 sources · last updated

Latest: Back-to-school transition: Psychological guidance for students and parents

As the 2026 academic year begins, global families face diverse economic, logistical, and wellness challenges. In the United States, back-to-school spending is projected to reach a record US$43.3 billion, though parents r

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Global retail media market growth and concentration

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Walmart and major retailers see surge in Retail Media revenue

The global retail media market is projected to exceed $200 billion by 2026, with U.S. advertising spend expected to reach approximately $71.09 billion that year. While the sector is expanding, growth rates are beginning

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US grocery price inflation persists, consumer concern rises

13 clusters · 53 sources · last updated

Latest: US consumers highlight rising grocery costs through viral social media hauls

By late August 2026, US grocery prices continue to drive significant consumer concern and dietary shifts. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that nationwide grocery prices rose 2.7% over the year end

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Fibermaxxing nutritional trend

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Fiber and protein consumption trends rise in US grocery shopping

The ‘fibermaxxing’ nutritional trend continues to gain momentum, characterized by a consumer focus on maximizing dietary fiber intake to improve gut health, nutrient absorption, and weight management. In the United Stat

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Kroger and Instacart prescription delivery service

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Kroger and Instacart launch combined grocery and prescription delivery

Harris Teeter, a subsidiary of Kroger, initially announced a service allowing customers to receive eligible prescriptions alongside grocery orders via Instacart. This service, available through the retailer’s app or webs

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Peacock subscription price increases

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: Peacock increases subscription prices for monthly and annual plans

Peacock, the NBCUniversal streaming service, has announced price increases across its monthly and annual subscription tiers. These adjustments follow the platform’s first reported profitable quarter. Monthly rates for

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